Candid Catholic Convos

Candid Catholic Convos

by Diocese of Harrisburg

Christianity Religion

Catholicism + Halloween Pt2 - feat. Fr Szada

Today we're continuing our conversation with Father Szada around Halloween, exploring additional topics like the difference between praying to a saint versus talking to the dead, poltergeists, superstitions and Santeria.

Catholicism + Halloween Pt1 - feat. Fr Szada

Have you ever wondered what the origin of Trick or Treat was? Or why we use the colors black and orange for Halloween? Can Catholics even participate in a holiday so closely associated with the occult? Father John Szada, our Diocesan Exorcist, joins us to unravel the history and traditions of Halloween and how it actually began as a Catholic holiday.

Engaging the Youth of our Generation - feat. Zach Haney

Growing up is hard. Sometimes growing up Catholic can make life harder, especially in a society that values instant gratification. Today we're joined by Zach Haney, the new director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries with the Diocese of Harrisburg to chat about the challenges our youth and young adult population faces and the community of faith we’re striving to create for them.

All About the Eucharist Pt 3 - feat. Father Richard Lyons

Part three of our series on the Eucharist! Father Richard Lyons of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in McSherrystown shares his experiences of feeling at home in the church and his parish's recent Eucharistic Procession.

Loving God's People Where They're At - feat. Meg Hunter-Kilmer

Catholics come in all shapes, sizes and walks of life, each of us with our own calling. Today we're chatting with this year's Diocesan Women's Conference capstone speaker, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, about hearing God's call and answering without hesitation. Link to register - https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/womens-conference/

Pro-Life: Why We March

Monday, September 19, 2022, is the first ever post-Roe March for life, and it's being held right here in Central Pennsylvania! Joining us today to talk about this historic moment and important issues facing our political decision makers are Eric Failing of PA Catholic Conference and Alexis Sneller of PA Family Institute. Resources: PA Catholic Conference - https://www.pacatholic.org PA Family Institute - https://pafamily.org PA March for Life - https://marchforlife.org/pennsylvania-march-for-life/

9/11: The Day America Stood Still - feat. Father John Bateman

911. What do you think of when you hear the numbers 9-11? For years those numbers meant simply a call for help. But for the last twenty years, they’ve also signified the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on the United States of America, and one of the deadliest days ever on American soil. Today Father Bateman joins us to talk about his experiences as a priest during 9/11 and his time serving overseas as a chaplain for the Air Force Reserve during wartime.

Raising Little Disciples: Tips and Tricks to Play the Catholic Parenting Game - feat. Adam Arehart

Raising Catholic kids now is harder than it's ever been with all the things vying for their attention, but take comfort - even the Virgin Mother's Son ran off without telling her when He was barely a teenager. Adam Arehart, director of Family Life and Ministries, joins us today to share some real-world tips and tricks to help us play the long game when it comes to parenting.

Discovering the Inner-Workings of the Church - feat. Bishop Ronald Gainer

If you've ever wondered how some of the processes of the church work, this episode is one you'll really want to lean into. Bishop Ronald Gainer joins us to pull back the curtain on some of these church secrets as well as make a special announcement.

Struggling with Perfectionism - feat. Sr Geralyn

If you find yourself comparing your faith to that of the Saints or even other people in your parish or on the internet, and wondering if you're worthy of heaven, this episode is for you. Sister Geralyn joins us to unpack perfection and use the examples of the saints as inspiration, not intimidation.

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